Sarah's beloved boy Haku was voiced by Haikyuu's Suga when he was young. Spoiler alert The scene where Chihiro is crying and eating rice balls is the same animator who was in charge of the scene in Haikyuu where everyone cried and ate in the cafeteria when Karasuno lost in the battle against Aoba Josai.
Aaaa I knew it!!! It looks EXACTLY the same and I didn’t know why, I just thought it was inspired. I didn’t know his voice was baby Irino-san though, that’s amazing.
If Sarah thinks Haku's eyes are to die for, I wonder how she'll feel when she sees Howl lol and yes this is my shameless way to tell you guys to watch Howl's moving castle next 😂
In Japan, there is an old tradition that if you eat food from another world, you will not be able to return to this world, so Chihiro's parents broke this taboo.
I heard that it was also a thing in Angola, but it was that you shouldn't eat food if offered to you in a dream. That's also the tea of forgetfulness that you have to drink to pass on the next life in all my Chineses fantasy dramas haha It's such a repeated thing in so many different cultures that I am starting to believe in it lol
There is also the myth in ancient China that eating the food you use for offerings will result in a punishment from the gods, the punishment may not be put directly on you but it may affect the people around you
Sarah, you've probably seen lots of characters and imagery from this movie because it is a very famous movie! With lots of very famous character. Even if youve never seen Spirited Away theres a huge chance you saw stuff from this movie, its everywhere.
Sarah: "Did you see how some force was sucking things in?" Adam: "Its called the wind." *Sarah deadpan glares at Adam* You two always manage to crack me up. 💙
Predicting that the "stink spirit" was cursed by "someone" is very ironic once you realize that the "someone" is us. That is, modern industrial society that dumps junk in rivers, as this stinky blob is a river spirit that we have polluted with all that garbage. (Note a similar garbage scene in the ocean in another Ghibli movie, "Ponyo"). Remember, Miyazaki is very concerned about two things: flying and environmentalism. Here we see his concern for environmentalism on full display. I won't mention any more spoilers, but there is at one more commentary on our harm to the natural resources and the environment in the big reveal near the end of the movie where we learn why Haku remembers Chihiro's name and who Haku really is. Can't wait to see your reaction to it.
More about Lin - Byakko are kitsune with pure white fur. They can have anywhere from one to nine tails depending on their age. Behavior: Byakko are the most common of the tribes of Zenko, AKA: Benevolent kitsune. They are associated with Shintō and devote their lives to the service of the deity Inari
Woah, this is a massive undertaking! Props to Adam, Sarah, and Lydia for tackling a feature-length film reaction. Going to watch this once the weekend rolls around
Late to this reaction but the spirited away characters show up all over the place out of context, it's kind of like recognising ghibli's totoro even if you've never seen my neighbour totoro! so considering how well traveled you guys are and that sarah likes anime to begin with, it's totally expected for you to recognise a lot of the characters here 😂❤
OHHHH THAT'S LOVELY. there's definitely a lot of folklore in this but i hope you have fun. I get emotional seein how scared Chihiro was in the beginning and how strong she became.
Aaah such a lovely video to wake up to!! Spirited Away is a masterpiece and one of my all-time favorite movies from childhood. The music alone is absolutely incredible. Thank you guys lots for reacting to it! A small thing, but the subtitles where Haku tells Chihiro to demand a job from Kamaji are wrong; he was talking about getting a job from Yubaba from the start (and Kamaji himself said that everyone needs to sign a contract with her anyway).
Yubaba is said to have been inspired by Yamauba or Onibaba, which is a Yōkai that usually appears in Japanese folklore. Yamauba is a type of kijo (female demon) or a mountain witch who was originally a human of exceptional skills & wisdom but became corrupted and turned into a Yōkai (Japanese ghost such as Yuurei or spirit (Sei). This may be a bit wrong but it’s such a vast set of subject to tell the truth! There are good versions of these sort of entities too with another name that I can’t recall and that’s sometimes hard to find the exact name for the exact thing since there are hundreds of Yōkai! 😂❤ it’s as I described… many videos that explain about these types of beings that become like Yubaba when before they used to be alot wiser and were often healers and sages of the area. Both human and non human could become like Yubaba and others that may or not have been shown in the films. But the films definitely showed a heck of alot of Yōkai and other beings which was amazing enough❤️
56:42 Fun facts from Japan🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵 When crossing the bridge with Haku at night, most people notice that "They looks like a frog," to the astonishment of the employees. Most Japanese people noticed that when Haku crosses the bridge at night with a human, the employees are astonished and startled, and they make a commotion. When Lin and the newt are fighting in front of the elevator, most Japanese people think, "Oh, yes, I knew it. They are frogs incarnate. Even small children are not so surprised that they eat humans. Because frogs often eat their lizard friends. From a Japanese point of view, the reactions in this video are very fresh and unusual. Children are familiar with typical Japanese monsters from Japanese folktales told by their parents, grandparents, and nursery school teachers at nursery schools, kindergartens, and at home. Therefore, Japanese children don't feel much discomfort and accept their existence very naturally, saying, "If they grow up to be the same size as humans, they will probably eat humans, who are a mass of fat, because they are carnivores and omnivores. They are carnivores and omnivores, so they will probably eat humans. At the same time, the Japanese people realize that this is a "hot spring resort where all the spirits of Japan gather" when they see the passengers of the boat coming across the river from the lighted station and the guests gathered at this hot spring resort. Japan is a polytheistic country, so there are spirits of various foods and creatures. There is also the spirit of commodities. For example, the one who entered the elevator with Chihiro is Oshira sama (white god), who has been worshipped in the northeastern region of Japan for a long time. He is the spirit of radish, a vegetable, and protects agriculture, horses, people's houses and eyes. He is also a kind of grandfather-like spirit who loves children, playing with them and babysitting them while the family concentrates on farm work, and is very trusted by people because of his calm and serene personality. Looking at the behavior of this child-loving and gentle sprit, it is clear that he immediately realizes that Chihiro is lost when she sees a child who should be in the human world, alone and separated from her parents, being accompanied by an employee who is a frog incarnate, walking around the inn. This sprit thought, "I am not the owner of this place, so as a guest I will respect and follow the policies and rules of this inn. But I want to help her to the best of my ability." He was so concerned about Chihiro that he followed her. The group of guests that the frog-incarnated employee was showing to the room are not spirits but a kind of monsters that visit human villages during New Year's, called Namahage （Those who peel off the skin of a living person.）. Although the name sounds noisy, it is actually a monster that comes on New Year's Eve to celebrate the health and growth of children during the year. On New Year's Eve, they come to the farm with their friends, sickles and hoes in their hands, dressed in winter clothes, and loudly ask, "Are there any children who have cried a lot, or who have done something bad during the year (teasing, lying, etc.)? and "Any adults neglecting their jobs, chores, or childcare?" and "Are there any adults who are neglecting their work, housework, or childcare? If there's a bad kid who likes to be lazy, or a liar, or a tease, or violent, we'll peel their skin off. Namahage exclaims. The children are often startled by their sudden arrival and begin to cry, but the Japanese parents stand firmly in front of them and say, "I have been a good boy or girl for a year. They are urged by their Japanese parents to say, "I have been a good boy or girl for a year. Namahage then stops screaming, praises the children for their courage and politeness, pats them on the head, and gives them a hug. And to this monster who watches over the health of families and the growth of their children, The adults in the house said, "As a parent, I am happy to see proof that my child is growing up to be an honest and courageous child. Until now, this child was very young and cried because you looked scary to her, but she answered your questions by herself and now she knows what kind of feelings you really have and what creatures you are thinking about. It was a very lovely and wonderful sight. Thank you for visiting our home this year. I hope we can be friends again in the New Year." The first tea party of the New Year will be held. Then, after tea and snacks at each home, they greet the residents with New Year's greetings and say, "We will come back next year to check on you, children, and all of you be good. Children, be good. Do not worry or annoy your parents, grandparents, or teachers. Be careful not to get into fights with your friends and siblings, and be careful not to get hurt. Your children are like treasures to their parents. This is our request from Namahage to you.I hope the new year will be honest and healthy, both physically and emotionally. Namahage says so calmly to the human children. And then they leave for the mountains or the sea. This is a well-known monster in Japan that has such a role. In Japan, since ancient times, the employees of the inn and the sprits and monsters who appear as guests have all had their own lives and roles, and are considered to be neighbors who live together with us Japanese in this island nation. The Japanese believe that not only human beings, but all living creatures have their own feelings, thoughts, and reasons for living. 1:21:53 In Japan, this is a daily routine as school students traditionally clean their classes after the end of the day's classes, from kindergarten to high school. In fact, Japanese children smile and say, "It's a race in each area to see who can wipe the floor, clean the windows, and sweep the garbage the fastest today!" or "I learned from my father, mother, and grandparents that there are many ways to make the cleaning process even cleaner. They enjoy daily cleaning while chatting with each other. This is not a job for teachers or cleaners, but an important time for children to practice in the hope that they will be able to clean their own rooms and work desks in the future, no matter what life brings. The university is too big, so cleaners clean everywhere, but the overwhelming majority of students are basically careful not to drop trash, stain desks and walls, or break anything, and during athletic events, cultural festivals, and performances, students clean up all the trash themselves instead of having cleaners work, and they still wipe the floors and They also wipe the floors and windows. If a child leaves it to a teacher, parent, or janitor to clean a place they have rented to enjoy an event or a classroom they share, they would be considered very unmannerly in Japan and would be surprised that this poor child was not taught any manners by the adults around him or her when he or she was a child. They would be surprised. In Japan, it is believed that children who are reluctant to practice cleaning from a young age lack self-control and a spirit of service, and will become adults who are poor at communicating with others and have very little patience. In Japan, this level of cleaning is normal not only in inns but also in companies and homes. This is one of the scenes that tells the audience that Chihiro is a child who grew up quite spoiled by her parents, including the scene in which she is repeatedly warned by Lin about various things.
I think your impressions are very accurate and that you are deeply receptive to the message of this film. I have watched this film repeatedly and your feedback is most interesting. Thank you for playing in the imagination of the film and taking it seriously. Listening to your opinions is like having a conversation with a friend.
This is one of the few animated movies my parents will watch because of the artistic quality of it. The gorgeous rich scenery. absolutely always one of my top ten films of all time.
I remember watching this a few times when I was a kid, and it left such a huge impact on me. It was just so completely different from anything else I'd seen before. I'm really glad both of you are enjoying it
What a surprise! A whole anime movie reaction with you two and especially THIS one! I've always loved your insights and little back stories from your sports career. The Zhejiang river fish anecdote is just hilarious. The Yubaba/Yermama reaction also cracked me up. You guys are just soo sweet and funny, I'm all for it❤️ I would really love to see you guys react to more Miyazaki movies, they're really the must-sees of Japanese movies.
Recently discovered your Haikyuu reactions and love seeing you two get into anime movie reactions. Can't wait to see what other movies you react to in the future. I feel like you would both really enjoy the film Kimi No Na Wa (Your Name).
I like the differences in reactions where Sarah's not concerned at all at the stairs to Kamaji, but this other group I saw with multiple grown men totally agreed with Chihiro's snail-approach, including me.😂
Studio Ghibli went beastmode on this one 💯🔥🔥 Not exactly a spooky one, but it has an uniquely unnerving yet hopeful vibe that sets this movie apart and made it a classic ^^ You two are too funny though as always lmao
Sen is also a very sacred number in all the worlds numerology, they being 1000. So it also giving her a spiritual name as Chihiro. is part of the spirit world. Haku is a Japanese name Haku & Gawa being river. So Hakugawa when being more formal. But for mountains you don't say yama like Fujiyama, you say fuji-zan like San at the end of a name depending in what respect level you're using but you speak with respect when addressing or speaking about a mountain. Especially one with a name. The context for the food is that Chihiro's parents didn't get permission to eat the food which is why they turned into pigs, Haku gave her permission to eat what he fed her so she didn't turn into one. Fun fact Chihiro means "thousand questions" in Japanese & is a common girls' name, Sen(what her name became) means "a thousand", Chihiro's voice actress is not only Lilo from Lilo & Stitch but is also Samara(Sadako) from the English version of The Ring. You shound watch Totoro next, Disney has a dub but you should try the Fox dub, some bits in the Fox dub seem more energetic(especially the beginning song)/feel like they have more effect to them.
yall should absolutely watch the dubs for ghibli films if you watch any more theyre the only anime dubs i can stand by and theyre honestly the best watch for these movies
My favorite anime movie and one of my top 10 favorite movies overall - maybe even top 5. Seeing someone trying to figure out Spirited Away in real time is really fun. I remember being left kinda confused when I watched it for the first time, back when I was 15, but I felt so enthralled by it that it didn't bother me. Many rewatches and discussions later, I keep finding new things to appreciate about it. Can't wait for part 2, and hope to see more reactions to anime movies on this channel!
The English dubs were giant collaborative ventures. Huuuge cultural events in the west. The vibe is elevated in the English and I normally don’t say that about anime. Naruto Shippuden for example has got superior voice actors who truly accelerate the entire experience paired with the most stellar music and vocal tracks out there besides FullMetal Alchemist and Elfin Leid etc. ❤
Yes please! More anime reactions with Sarah and Adam! You’ve both become my favourite anime reactors, the pauses aren’t annoying, your thoughts and guesses are insightful & intelligent (and very funny). Also love the energy levels from both of you, it isn’t over the top, feels genuine, just enough Sarah-hype + Adam-calmness for me at the end of a work day. Also really appreciate the editing (with Japanese audio loud enough and show-image without transparency) that makes it easy to follow your reactions. Can you tell I’m buttering you guys up (with truths nonetheless) in hopes that you will both react to more anime? Sincerely, a request from all of us who’ve you made smile with your reaction videos.
Guys I'm a big fan but I hope you guys are watching this again in a less lit room straight without pausing, and in a big TV and not on a laptop. in private of course, I know this is a reaction channel. This is one of the best animated films of all time here.
Sarah, Ghibli movies are extremely popular, you could have seen some of the very iconic characters even at your mall or supermarket sometimes, like a limited time event something, or on the internet, especially, that you are more and more involved with animes. The guy in the black with the facemask is one of the most iconic figure from this film, and you probably would know some others as well from other Ghibli movies, because they are indeed everywhere, even if you did not hear where are they from! I cannot wait for the part two, ALSO ALSO ALSO, Sarah, Adam, if you are enjoying watching anime movies time to time, like for Halloween, or for Christmas maybe, or something like that, I would recommend you to watch YOUR NAME next time, which is a fairly new anime movie, but just as good as this one! Also, there is a movie called Silent Voice or Wanna Eat your Pancreas, that are also very good. I'm sure others will recommend other Ghibli movies as well. I hope we can see it sometime, as the both of you enjoying something like this. (Especially if it is this lenghty, I love long videos. :P)
In Japanese Shintoism, each beautiful and majestic natural feature such as rivers, waterfalls, mountains, oceans, large rocks, and large trees are believed to be inhabited by gods. The spirit that Sen saved took the form of an old man's mask. Used in the traditional ancient Japanese performance of Noh, it is often a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, dignity, and compassion. The identity of the stinky spirit is that of an ancient and majestic deity, and also that of a part of nature that has been polluted with trash by people who have forgotten to respect it.
18:28 hey I’m from china and feel responsible for correcting that Zhejiang province is actually coastal(well the city you were staying in may not, province is quite a large district and Zhejiang is approximately the size of South Korea ), and Zhejiang is south to Shanghai (very close tho). I’m a huge fan of your channel ❤❤can’t wait to see more
This movie is based on the mythology of Tokoyo, which is on the same plane as our world and the gods/spirits that govern nature go to this place to take a break, because with the spirits they explained how it worked. It is very complex and many things are based on the director's own experience, for example, when he was young he went with his community to clean a river and among other things he took a bicycle out of the mud, from people's garbage or maybe it was later of a flood, I don't remember the anecdote well but it reflects the scene in the movie
Was brought here after watching your Haikyuu reactions! Love that you two are doing a reaction to Spirited Away for Halloween. It's one of my favourite Studio Ghibli films. It's not surprising if you recognize the characters in this movie. The movie itself is critically acclaimed and has won academy awards for best animated film when it came out. A lot of the characters have memorabilia, merch and references in pop culture, so it isn't surprising if you've seen them lying around somewhere. I'm not sure if you've figured it out yet, but the 'stink spirit' is actually the spirit of a really old, large river (assumed by the fact that Yubaba treats him with lots of respect as a paying customer) and its gotten dirty/'cursed' by the amount of filth and garbage that gets dumped into it. In Japanese folklore a lot of the gods and spirits are generally personifications of something - like the white radish spirit that helped Chihiro at the beginning. Also, while Lin looks very human, she's not, though I can't remember what specific kind of spirit she is.
In Japan, it is believed that gods reside in various places such as mountains and rivers. The scene in the bath shows that the god's place has been polluted with human things.
51:24 Rin is a fox spirit. She transforms because it's easier to work with her in human form. She makes the frogs imitate her, but they don't seem to have the talent for transformation that she does.
It's one of my favorite anime also i love My neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, and When Marnie was here. People throw their trash in the forest and that's why forest spirit become so dirty and stinky. Those ducks and other personages are from Japan's ghost (yokai) folklore, so you can see them everywhere. Ghibli created many beautiful anime, music is beautiful too
This movie IS iconic so there's gifsets and merchandise and references alllllll over the place. Even in western animation but especially in anime. Not to mention that these characters themselves are also based off of Japanese mythology so even if you hadn't seen these ones in particular, you've probably seen the things they're based off of, and/or seen other things based off those same things lol.
I haven't watched it yet but, you should do one movie for each season of anime or bimonthly or monthly session, btw there are some anime movies i loved like your name, silent voice, and other ghibli movie. Yeah i just gave you some tearing sad anime movies.
Sarah's beloved boy Haku was voiced by Haikyuu's Suga when he was young.
Spoiler alert
The scene where Chihiro is crying and eating rice balls is the same animator who was in charge of the scene in Haikyuu where everyone cried and ate in the cafeteria when Karasuno lost in the battle against Aoba Josai.
I was thinking about that!!!! I was like "it reminds me of that episode" now I know why!
hi! thanks for the fun fact! maybe you should put a spoiler warning. Adam reads comments here.
Someone please pin this comment!
Aaaa I knew it!!! It looks EXACTLY the same and I didn’t know why, I just thought it was inspired. I didn’t know his voice was baby Irino-san though, that’s amazing.
WOW!! Thanks for this insight!! haha
If Sarah thinks Haku's eyes are to die for, I wonder how she'll feel when she sees Howl lol and yes this is my shameless way to tell you guys to watch Howl's moving castle next 😂
I concur 🙏
Yessss❤ haha the way I was and still is so infatuated with him 😭
In Japan, there is an old tradition that if you eat food from another world, you will not be able to return to this world, so Chihiro's parents broke this taboo.
Same in many cultures too :) the myth of persephone and hades had the same taboo of eating something from the underworld
I heard that it was also a thing in Angola, but it was that you shouldn't eat food if offered to you in a dream. That's also the tea of forgetfulness that you have to drink to pass on the next life in all my Chineses fantasy dramas haha It's such a repeated thing in so many different cultures that I am starting to believe in it lol
It's common thing in stories about Fae too, if you eat the food of their land you'll be trapped.
There is also the myth in ancient China that eating the food you use for offerings will result in a punishment from the gods, the punishment may not be put directly on you but it may affect the people around you
Sarah, you've probably seen lots of characters and imagery from this movie because it is a very famous movie! With lots of very famous character. Even if youve never seen Spirited Away theres a huge chance you saw stuff from this movie, its everywhere.
Ghibli movies are not predictable, they throw you into a completely different world, in this full of folklore. But that’s what makes the magic!
That was one of the things that I loved about this movie. I never knew what was going to happen next, but it all tied together.
Sarah: "Did you see how some force was sucking things in?"
Adam: "Its called the wind."
*Sarah deadpan glares at Adam*
You two always manage to crack me up. 💙
Predicting that the "stink spirit" was cursed by "someone" is very ironic once you realize that the "someone" is us. That is, modern industrial society that dumps junk in rivers, as this stinky blob is a river spirit that we have polluted with all that garbage. (Note a similar garbage scene in the ocean in another Ghibli movie, "Ponyo"). Remember, Miyazaki is very concerned about two things: flying and environmentalism. Here we see his concern for environmentalism on full display. I won't mention any more spoilers, but there is at one more commentary on our harm to the natural resources and the environment in the big reveal near the end of the movie where we learn why Haku remembers Chihiro's name and who Haku really is. Can't wait to see your reaction to it.
It’s sad but true. It’s a really interesting way to draw attention to the issue.
いつ見てもリンは言葉は厳しいけどちゃんと礼儀を教えてるんだよな。
返事をする、挨拶をする、お礼を言う
たったそれだけの当たり前のことだけど、千尋はそれが出来てない。
More about Lin - Byakko are kitsune with pure white fur. They can have anywhere from one to nine tails depending on their age. Behavior: Byakko are the most common of the tribes of Zenko, AKA: Benevolent kitsune. They are associated with Shintō and devote their lives to the service of the deity Inari
Woah, this is a massive undertaking! Props to Adam, Sarah, and Lydia for tackling a feature-length film reaction. Going to watch this once the weekend rolls around
Ngl, if I was Chihiro there would have been three pigs and the rest of the movie would be a montage of pigs in a pen. 😂
Late to this reaction but the spirited away characters show up all over the place out of context, it's kind of like recognising ghibli's totoro even if you've never seen my neighbour totoro! so considering how well traveled you guys are and that sarah likes anime to begin with, it's totally expected for you to recognise a lot of the characters here 😂❤
Plus her editor has used them numerous times in her Haikyuu!! reactions!
OHHHH THAT'S LOVELY. there's definitely a lot of folklore in this but i hope you have fun. I get emotional seein how scared Chihiro was in the beginning and how strong she became.
The characters in this film are referenced all the time, even in Western pop culture, which is probably why Sarah recognizes many of them.
or shes seen merchandise or cosplays
Aaah such a lovely video to wake up to!! Spirited Away is a masterpiece and one of my all-time favorite movies from childhood. The music alone is absolutely incredible. Thank you guys lots for reacting to it!
A small thing, but the subtitles where Haku tells Chihiro to demand a job from Kamaji are wrong; he was talking about getting a job from Yubaba from the start (and Kamaji himself said that everyone needs to sign a contract with her anyway).
I love your banter. It reminds me of watching anime with my friends years ago.
Yubaba is said to have been inspired by Yamauba or Onibaba, which is a Yōkai that usually appears in Japanese folklore. Yamauba is a type of kijo (female demon) or a mountain witch who was originally a human of exceptional skills & wisdom but became corrupted and turned into a Yōkai (Japanese ghost such as Yuurei or spirit (Sei). This may be a bit wrong but it’s such a vast set of subject to tell the truth! There are good versions of these sort of entities too with another name that I can’t recall and that’s sometimes hard to find the exact name for the exact thing since there are hundreds of Yōkai! 😂❤
it’s as I described… many videos that explain about these types of beings that become like Yubaba when before they used to be alot wiser and were often healers and sages of the area. Both human and non human could become like Yubaba and others that may or not have been shown in the films. But the films definitely showed a heck of alot of Yōkai and other beings which was amazing enough❤️
Sarah please I'm checking every day for part 2 😂 I can't wait any longeeer
Btw, Lydia used the ducks in her haikyu editing
Very cute!
56:42
Fun facts from Japan🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵
When crossing the bridge with Haku at night, most people notice that "They looks like a frog," to the astonishment of the employees. Most Japanese people noticed that when Haku crosses the bridge at night with a human, the employees are astonished and startled, and they make a commotion. When Lin and the newt are fighting in front of the elevator, most Japanese people think, "Oh, yes, I knew it. They are frogs incarnate. Even small children are not so surprised that they eat humans.
Because frogs often eat their lizard friends.
From a Japanese point of view, the reactions in this video are very fresh and unusual.
Children are familiar with typical Japanese monsters from Japanese folktales told by their parents, grandparents, and nursery school teachers at nursery schools, kindergartens, and at home.
Therefore, Japanese children don't feel much discomfort and accept their existence very naturally, saying, "If they grow up to be the same size as humans, they will probably eat humans, who are a mass of fat, because they are carnivores and omnivores. They are carnivores and omnivores, so they will probably eat humans.
At the same time, the Japanese people realize that this is a "hot spring resort where all the spirits of Japan gather" when they see the passengers of the boat coming across the river from the lighted station and the guests gathered at this hot spring resort.
Japan is a polytheistic country, so there are spirits of various foods and creatures.
There is also the spirit of commodities.
For example, the one who entered the elevator with Chihiro is Oshira sama (white god), who has been worshipped in the northeastern region of Japan for a long time.
He is the spirit of radish, a vegetable, and protects agriculture, horses, people's houses and eyes. He is also a kind of grandfather-like spirit who loves children, playing with them and babysitting them while the family concentrates on farm work, and is very trusted by people because of his calm and serene personality.
Looking at the behavior of this child-loving and gentle sprit, it is clear that he immediately realizes that Chihiro is lost when she sees a child who should be in the human world, alone and separated from her parents, being accompanied by an employee who is a frog incarnate, walking around the inn.
This sprit thought, "I am not the owner of this place, so as a guest I will respect and follow the policies and rules of this inn. But I want to help her to the best of my ability." He was so concerned about Chihiro that he followed her.
The group of guests that the frog-incarnated employee was showing to the room are not spirits but a kind of monsters that visit human villages during New Year's, called Namahage （Those who peel off the skin of a living person.）.
Although the name sounds noisy, it is actually a monster that comes on New Year's Eve to celebrate the health and growth of children during the year.
On New Year's Eve, they come to the farm with their friends, sickles and hoes in their hands, dressed in winter clothes, and loudly ask, "Are there any children who have cried a lot, or who have done something bad during the year (teasing, lying, etc.)? and "Any adults neglecting their jobs, chores, or childcare?" and "Are there any adults who are neglecting their work, housework, or childcare?
If there's a bad kid who likes to be lazy, or a liar, or a tease, or violent, we'll peel their skin off.
Namahage exclaims.
The children are often startled by their sudden arrival and begin to cry, but the Japanese parents stand firmly in front of them and say, "I have been a good boy or girl for a year. They are urged by their Japanese parents to say, "I have been a good boy or girl for a year.
Namahage then stops screaming, praises the children for their courage and politeness, pats them on the head, and gives them a hug.
And to this monster who watches over the health of families and the growth of their children, The adults in the house said, "As a parent, I am happy to see proof that my child is growing up to be an honest and courageous child. Until now, this child was very young and cried because you looked scary to her, but she answered your questions by herself and now she knows what kind of feelings you really have and what creatures you are thinking about.
It was a very lovely and wonderful sight. Thank you for visiting our home this year. I hope we can be friends again in the New Year." The first tea party of the New Year will be held.
Then, after tea and snacks at each home, they greet the residents with New Year's greetings and say, "We will come back next year to check on you, children, and all of you be good. Children, be good. Do not worry or annoy your parents, grandparents, or teachers. Be careful not to get into fights with your friends and siblings, and be careful not to get hurt. Your children are like treasures to their parents. This is our request from Namahage to you.I hope the new year will be honest and healthy, both physically and emotionally.
Namahage says so calmly to the human children.
And then they leave for the mountains or the sea.
This is a well-known monster in Japan that has such a role.
In Japan, since ancient times, the employees of the inn and the sprits and monsters who appear as guests have all had their own lives and roles, and are considered to be neighbors who live together with us Japanese in this island nation.
The Japanese believe that not only human beings, but all living creatures have their own feelings, thoughts, and reasons for living.
1:21:53 In Japan, this is a daily routine as school students traditionally clean their classes after the end of the day's classes, from kindergarten to high school.
In fact, Japanese children smile and say, "It's a race in each area to see who can wipe the floor, clean the windows, and sweep the garbage the fastest today!" or "I learned from my father, mother, and grandparents that there are many ways to make the cleaning process even cleaner. They enjoy daily cleaning while chatting with each other.
This is not a job for teachers or cleaners, but an important time for children to practice in the hope that they will be able to clean their own rooms and work desks in the future, no matter what life brings.
The university is too big, so cleaners clean everywhere, but the overwhelming majority of students are basically careful not to drop trash, stain desks and walls, or break anything, and during athletic events, cultural festivals, and performances, students clean up all the trash themselves instead of having cleaners work, and they still wipe the floors and They also wipe the floors and windows.
If a child leaves it to a teacher, parent, or janitor to clean a place they have rented to enjoy an event or a classroom they share, they would be considered very unmannerly in Japan and would be surprised that this poor child was not taught any manners by the adults around him or her when he or she was a child. They would be surprised.
In Japan, it is believed that children who are reluctant to practice cleaning from a young age lack self-control and a spirit of service, and will become adults who are poor at communicating with others and have very little patience.
In Japan, this level of cleaning is normal not only in inns but also in companies and homes.
This is one of the scenes that tells the audience that Chihiro is a child who grew up quite spoiled by her parents, including the scene in which she is repeatedly warned by Lin about various things.
thank you for giving us some context!
Wow, thank you for taking the time to give this insight. I personally love getting the cultural context around the different elements.
I think your impressions are very accurate and that you are deeply receptive to the message of this film.
I have watched this film repeatedly and your feedback is most interesting.
Thank you for playing in the imagination of the film and taking it seriously.
Listening to your opinions is like having a conversation with a friend.
I can't just stop thinking about Sara sayin "like yo mama, yubaba" xD
This is one of the few animated movies my parents will watch because of the artistic quality of it. The gorgeous rich scenery. absolutely always one of my top ten films of all time.
I remember watching this a few times when I was a kid, and it left such a huge impact on me. It was just so completely different from anything else I'd seen before. I'm really glad both of you are enjoying it
What a surprise! A whole anime movie reaction with you two and especially THIS one! I've always loved your insights and little back stories from your sports career. The Zhejiang river fish anecdote is just hilarious. The Yubaba/Yermama reaction also cracked me up. You guys are just soo sweet and funny, I'm all for it❤️
I would really love to see you guys react to more Miyazaki movies, they're really the must-sees of Japanese movies.
Recently discovered your Haikyuu reactions and love seeing you two get into anime movie reactions. Can't wait to see what other movies you react to in the future. I feel like you would both really enjoy the film Kimi No Na Wa (Your Name).
A: “what does soot eat? “ S: “😮 sprinkles obviously!”
Mhahahahaha i love you two
Ahh yess, ghibli films are the must-watch for everyone who want to watch a masterpiece anime. ❤
What a cute choice for Halloween, what a nice couple to see as always!
I like the differences in reactions where Sarah's not concerned at all at the stairs to Kamaji, but this other group I saw with multiple grown men totally agreed with Chihiro's snail-approach, including me.😂
Sarah’s probably just seen all the Ghibli merch before haha
couple chilling to watch a movie it nice and cute
I never thought about it, but yeah, Spirited Away does kinda fit for Halloween.
Studio Ghibli went beastmode on this one 💯🔥🔥
Not exactly a spooky one, but it has an uniquely unnerving yet hopeful vibe that sets this movie apart and made it a classic ^^ You two are too funny though as always lmao
Sen is also a very sacred number in all the worlds numerology, they being 1000. So it also giving her a spiritual name as Chihiro. is part of the spirit world. Haku is a Japanese name Haku & Gawa being river. So Hakugawa when being more formal. But for mountains you don't say yama like Fujiyama, you say fuji-zan like San at the end of a name depending in what respect level you're using but you speak with respect when addressing or speaking about a mountain. Especially one with a name.
The context for the food is that
Chihiro's parents didn't get permission to eat the food which is why they turned into pigs, Haku gave her permission to eat what he fed her so she didn't turn into one. Fun fact
Chihiro means "thousand questions" in Japanese & is a common girls' name, Sen(what her name became) means "a thousand", Chihiro's voice actress is not only Lilo from Lilo & Stitch but is also Samara(Sadako) from the English version of The Ring.
You shound watch Totoro next, Disney has a dub but you should try the Fox dub, some bits in the Fox dub seem more energetic(especially the beginning song)/feel like they have more effect to them.
oh man it's been years since i've watched the entire movie, this is such a treat XD
Omg with Adam! Best surprise ever!
You have to be very carefull with Ghibli movies, they are well know for strike down reactors.
Guess that means we better watch it RIGHT NOW 😃
The intro is perfect, I love it! Can't wait to watch this!
yall should absolutely watch the dubs for ghibli films if you watch any more
theyre the only anime dubs i can stand by and theyre honestly the best watch for these movies
Came here to say this
Omg so fun! I never thought of Spirited Away as that spooky but it does have scary moments. So happy you did this and welcome to the anime side Adam!
I’ve watched most of the Studio Ghibli movies with my toddler, he loved spirited away
Do a reaction video to them with your child when they’re older !
My favorite anime movie and one of my top 10 favorite movies overall - maybe even top 5.
Seeing someone trying to figure out Spirited Away in real time is really fun. I remember being left kinda confused when I watched it for the first time, back when I was 15, but I felt so enthralled by it that it didn't bother me. Many rewatches and discussions later, I keep finding new things to appreciate about it. Can't wait for part 2, and hope to see more reactions to anime movies on this channel!
THE BOY ADAM GONNA BE WATCHING OTHER ANIME?
UNEXPECTED PLOT TWIST.
LET'S GOOOOOOOOO
YESSSS one of the best movies ever made
That Yo Mama joke made me choke! 😂
Yaaaayyyy!!!
This is definitely a classic 🤩
can't wait for part two
I recommend almost every Ghibli movie tbh. They're all classics. All of the ones that were directed by Hayao Miyazaki are great.
The English dubs were giant collaborative ventures. Huuuge cultural events in the west. The vibe is elevated in the English and I normally don’t say that about anime. Naruto Shippuden for example has got superior voice actors who truly accelerate the entire experience paired with the most stellar music and vocal tracks out there besides FullMetal Alchemist and Elfin Leid etc. ❤
Yes please! More anime reactions with Sarah and Adam! You’ve both become my favourite anime reactors, the pauses aren’t annoying, your thoughts and guesses are insightful & intelligent (and very funny). Also love the energy levels from both of you, it isn’t over the top, feels genuine, just enough Sarah-hype + Adam-calmness for me at the end of a work day. Also really appreciate the editing (with Japanese audio loud enough and show-image without transparency) that makes it easy to follow your reactions.
Can you tell I’m buttering you guys up (with truths nonetheless) in hopes that you will both react to more anime? Sincerely, a request from all of us who’ve you made smile with your reaction videos.
Wooden skull’s bathing scene is satisfying
Guys I'm a big fan but I hope you guys are watching this again in a less lit room straight without pausing, and in a big TV and not on a laptop. in private of course, I know this is a reaction channel.
This is one of the best animated films of all time here.
Really love seeing you guys ❤
OmG!!! I’ve never thought about this but YES!
Sarah, Ghibli movies are extremely popular, you could have seen some of the very iconic characters even at your mall or supermarket sometimes, like a limited time event something, or on the internet, especially, that you are more and more involved with animes. The guy in the black with the facemask is one of the most iconic figure from this film, and you probably would know some others as well from other Ghibli movies, because they are indeed everywhere, even if you did not hear where are they from! I cannot wait for the part two, ALSO ALSO ALSO, Sarah, Adam, if you are enjoying watching anime movies time to time, like for Halloween, or for Christmas maybe, or something like that, I would recommend you to watch YOUR NAME next time, which is a fairly new anime movie, but just as good as this one! Also, there is a movie called Silent Voice or Wanna Eat your Pancreas, that are also very good. I'm sure others will recommend other Ghibli movies as well. I hope we can see it sometime, as the both of you enjoying something like this. (Especially if it is this lenghty, I love long videos. :P)
I love that you're watching this!!! love your channel and the haikyuu reactions!
What a suprise! love it!
When will be part 2?
In Japanese Shintoism, each beautiful and majestic natural feature such as rivers, waterfalls, mountains, oceans, large rocks, and large trees are believed to be inhabited by gods.
The spirit that Sen saved took the form of an old man's mask. Used in the traditional ancient Japanese performance of Noh, it is often a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, dignity, and compassion.
The identity of the stinky spirit is that of an ancient and majestic deity, and also that of a part of nature that has been polluted with trash by people who have forgotten to respect it.
OH MY GOD I JUST SEEN THIS UPLOADED AND IM SO FRIGGIN STOKED
1 hour and 44min passed so quickly! Love you guys
20:50 Some idiot translated OIL ha ha ha
Looking forward for you guys to watch other Ghibli movies
自動翻訳で見てみたら昔に比べて凄い翻訳のクオリティが上がってて楽しく見れました！（完璧な翻訳では無いと思うので完全に理解はしてないけど）
チャンネル登録したので他のリアクション動画を見るのが楽しみ🥰
Howl's Moving Castleのリアクションも見たいです🤩
So happy to seeing you two again! just watched you a few hours ago with Haikyuu. 🥰
18:28 hey I’m from china and feel responsible for correcting that Zhejiang province is actually coastal(well the city you were staying in may not, province is quite a large district and Zhejiang is approximately the size of South Korea ), and Zhejiang is south to Shanghai (very close tho). I’m a huge fan of your channel ❤❤can’t wait to see more
49:05 because Sarah has a very good memory! It's amazing!
Omg plz come to Nanjing with Adam！I would love to see u guys in person❤
I'm not sure what I enjoy more the reactions or the stories that accompany the reactions 😂❤ you guys are great
Wasn’t expecting this reaction. Love the energy!!
This reaction has been hilarious so far
what a lovely surprise! thanks you two!
見てくれてありがとうございます🥰
Thank you for watching Ghibli!!🥰
This movie is based on the mythology of Tokoyo, which is on the same plane as our world and the gods/spirits that govern nature go to this place to take a break, because with the spirits they explained how it worked.
It is very complex and many things are based on the director's own experience, for example, when he was young he went with his community to clean a river and among other things he took a bicycle out of the mud, from people's garbage or maybe it was later of a flood, I don't remember the anecdote well but it reflects the scene in the movie
Thanks Sarah! This is my favorite Ghibli movie of all time :)
This is so fun to watch!!
"Deadlift!!" 😂😂😂
great Halloween movie
Omg I’m gonna go watch spirited away just so I can watch this reaction, I can’t wait!
Was brought here after watching your Haikyuu reactions! Love that you two are doing a reaction to Spirited Away for Halloween. It's one of my favourite Studio Ghibli films.
It's not surprising if you recognize the characters in this movie. The movie itself is critically acclaimed and has won academy awards for best animated film when it came out. A lot of the characters have memorabilia, merch and references in pop culture, so it isn't surprising if you've seen them lying around somewhere.
I'm not sure if you've figured it out yet, but the 'stink spirit' is actually the spirit of a really old, large river (assumed by the fact that Yubaba treats him with lots of respect as a paying customer) and its gotten dirty/'cursed' by the amount of filth and garbage that gets dumped into it. In Japanese folklore a lot of the gods and spirits are generally personifications of something - like the white radish spirit that helped Chihiro at the beginning. Also, while Lin looks very human, she's not, though I can't remember what specific kind of spirit she is.
Okayyyy that "Stink Spirit" info makes a lot of sense! Thanks!
That’s really interesting.
i really hope you are doing other ghibli movies too because your reactions are amazing
❤ omg i hope you watch more ghibli films!
In Japan, it is believed that gods reside in various places such as mountains and rivers. The scene in the bath shows that the god's place has been polluted with human things.
can"t wait the next part
the squeal i just let out when i saw this video on my yt home page, spirited away is one of my fav ghibli movies!
if this gets taken down id be willing to watch from a paid site!
the flilthy spirit represents what human has done to the earth as in the environmentalism context (pollution etc)
This is great!
Even Indiana Jones wouldn't hike in the jungle at night
When is part 2 ? 🥹
51:24 Rin is a fox spirit. She transforms because it's easier to work with her in human form. She makes the frogs imitate her, but they don't seem to have the talent for transformation that she does.
Ironically some station in asia especially china are really big lol
It's one of my favorite anime also i love My neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, and When Marnie was here.
People throw their trash in the forest and that's why forest spirit become so dirty and stinky. Those ducks and other personages are from Japan's ghost (yokai) folklore, so you can see them everywhere. Ghibli created many beautiful anime, music is beautiful too
The movie that got me into anime❤
這真的是完全真實的反應影片，看你們一直猜錯很有趣
Sarah, I'm on Thanksgiving break. Where's part 2? Please 🙏
Haku is in my Love House foreeeeeeeeever (if I have one) So excited to see you react to this movie!
@24:00 Sarah’s gag at this scene got me rolling 😂
This movie IS iconic so there's gifsets and merchandise and references alllllll over the place. Even in western animation but especially in anime. Not to mention that these characters themselves are also based off of Japanese mythology so even if you hadn't seen these ones in particular, you've probably seen the things they're based off of, and/or seen other things based off those same things lol.
I haven't watched it yet but, you should do one movie for each season of anime or bimonthly or monthly session, btw there are some anime movies i loved like your name, silent voice, and other ghibli movie. Yeah i just gave you some tearing sad anime movies.